Student Life Coordinator – Academic and Indigenous Peer Mentorship Programs

Job title:

Student Life Coordinator – Academic and Indigenous Peer Mentorship Programs

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 07/16/2024
Req ID: 38726
Faculty/Division: VP & Provost
Department: Indigenous Student Services
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00056760Description:About us:Student Life connects life to learning. We believe every student should have the opportunity to participate in university life actively and find connection and community while discovering new ways of thinking and being in the world. We provide resources, support and engagement opportunities that are inclusive and accessible, ensuring every student can build experiences that set them up for a lifetime of success.Within the Division of Student Life, the cluster of Student Life Programs and Services, supports students as they achieve personal, academic, career and civic goals. We engage students throughout their learning and development with the following units: Academic Success, Accessibility Services, Career Exploration & Education, Centre for Community Partnerships, Clubs & Leadership Development, Housing, Indigenous Student Services, Mentorship & Peer Programs, Multi-faith Centre, Orientation, Student Success, Transition & Engagement and TCard Services. Together with staff, faculty, students, alumni, employers and community partners, we provide an integrated and coherent path to success that reflects our students’ diversity.In support of U of T’s vision, Student Life Programs and Services is committed to creating diverse, accessible, inclusive and welcoming spaces of opportunity that foster deepened engagement, learning, personal growth, and identity development for all students. We are committed to embedding these principles into all the work we do, reducing barriers so that students from all backgrounds and lived experiences can feel a sense of belonging in the communities they find here.To align with our strategic priorities, and the specificities of this role, we encourage individuals from Indigenous communities to apply.Your opportunity:The Indigenous Mentorship Coordinator will develop, implement, and oversee a group peer mentorship program aimed at supporting first-year, first-entry Indigenous students in the Faculty of Arts and Science. This program will foster a sense of belonging, academic success, and personal development through group mentoring sessions, cultural activities, and peer support. The coordinator will work closely with Indigenous faculty, staff, and community members to create a supportive environment that honors Indigenous cultures and traditions.The Student Life Coordinator will develop and coordinate retention, transition, and leadership programs for Indigenous students, with a focus on an Indigenous group mentorship model. Responsibilities include recruitment, hiring, training, and supervising student mentors; coordinating marketing and outreach materials; and creating workshops, conferences, and events for mentors and mentees. The coordinator will also handle data collection, assessment, and evaluation of student performance and program outcomes. Collaboration with the Indigenous On-Location team and other members of the Office of Student Life and the Faculty of Arts & Science, as well as partnerships across the University, will be essential.The coordinator will work closely with Indigenous faculty, staff, College Registrars, the Arts & Science Office of the Faculty Registrar, and community members to create a supportive environment that honors Indigenous cultures and traditions.Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
• Conducting detailed analysis on program efficiency and student learning outcomes to inform program planning activities
• Implementing plans and process improvements for program and service activities
• Promoting events and programs to students
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Developing strategies that maximize outreach to students
• Recruiting and training student learning support mentors

Qualifications:Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in student development programming for Indigenous students facing transition barriers.
• Experience in project and program design and coordination, specifically in a university setting.
• Experience working with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in counseling, group work, education, or program development.
• Proficiency in evaluation and assessment tools.
• Leadership, supervisory, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working effectively with diverse populations.
• Excellent organizational, oral, written, and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of learning strategies and academic foundations.
• Understanding of the University of Toronto’s structure and resources.
• Ability to make appropriate referrals to students in distress.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Team player

NOTE: This is a two (2) year term position.Closing Date: 07/25/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Term
Schedule: Full-Time NOTE: This is a two (2) year term position.
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 — $78,308 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $100,144. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
Recruiter: Blythe CampbellLived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

Expected salary

$78308 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:21:12 GMT

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